The results following the first day of the Oakham Cricket Festival are in, and things are close.

This week, Oakham School is hosting the Oakham Cricket Festival 2023.

Starting yesterday, Wednesday 19 July, the Oakham Cricket Festival at Oakham School saw Leicestershire County Cricket Club face Worcestershire County Cricket Club in an exciting first day for cricket enthusiasts.

The Leicestershire 'Foxes' headed into the 'Festival of Cricket' placed second in the table, securing a high-scoring draw in the rain-affected fixture at Glamorgan last time out – led by Rishi Patel's career-best 179.

Leicestershire CCC vs Worcestershire CCC at Oakham School. Image credit: Martin Ball.

Last time to Foxes met Worcestershire, the 'Pears' edged a thriller last time out at New Road. 20 wickets fell on day one, as Chris Wright's five for 32 helped the Foxes dismiss the hosts for just 83.

The loss of Lewis Hill (49) in the second innings saw Leicestershire fall from 160/5 to 180 all out in tricky batting conditions, leaving Worcestershire with a target of 271 for victory.

As the pitch became flatter, the 'Foxes' found it harder to take wickets. Wiaan Mulder took a valiant 4/69, while Josh Davey claimed 3/61, but solid showings from Gareth Roderick (59) and Adam Hose (84) helped the 'Pears' to a three-wicket win.

Oakham School is hosting four days of cricket between Leicestershire and Worcestershire this week and weekend. Image credit: LCCC website / screenshot.

Yesterday, Worcestershire were all out for 178 and the Foxes are 88 for 8, with 18 wickets taken on the first day.

Tickets for the remaining three days of the tournament can be bought at Oakham School's Kilburn gate.

The school have put notice boards out on the residential streets asking visitors to refrain from parking on the roads surrounding the school, and encouraging visitors instead to park in the school grounds, where ample parking is available.

Play attracted local visitors and spectators from Worcestershire. Image credit: Martin Ball.

The game will continue today, Thursday 20 July 2023.